PROJECT EXPERIENCE
We have been accepted as a contractor by such companies as:
ICI Australia Operations Pty Limited
ICI Australia Engineering Pty Limited
Mobil Oil Australia S.A / Mobil (Refining) Australia Altona VIC
Shedden Udhe
AOR & ALOR Ampol Refining Kurnell NSW & Ampol Refining Brisbane QLD
Australia Chemical Holdings Pty Limited
Email Limited (Element and Tube Division)
Laporte Interox Pty Limited
Linde Australia Pty Limited
Fluor Daniel
Davy John Brown Pty Limited
Shell Refining Australia
Altona Petrochemical Company Limited
C.S.R.
Manildra Group
Kemcor Australia Pty Ltd
BP Bulver Island Refinery
BHP / Kinetic Technology International B.V. - Netherlands
BHP Petroleum
4.1 LISTING EXPERIENCE
Below we list some capital projects to illustrate the range of our output.All were obtained by standard competitive bid methods. We feel sure that all of our customers would be happy to
discuss our performances and we canprovide contact names if required.
1.0 ICI AUSTRALIA - BOTANY SITE
1.1 ETHYLENE PLANT
a. The complete fabrication and installation of all stainless steel pipework and equipment for the first and second Ground Flares, including modifications to the Seal Drum internals.
b. The fabrication and installation in 1982 of the two safety valve Venting Towers and associated piping at the new LPG storage facilities
1.2 ETHYLENE OXIDE PLANT
a. The fabrication of several pressure vessels in stainless steel and carbon steel of which the largest (Hot Oil Surge Tank), was well in excess of eight (8) tonnes in weight measuring
2.5m in diameter and 5.6m in height. For the same project we completed, the Oxygen MixerSparger (304 stainless steel) and the Pre-coat Tank (321 stainless steel).
b. The fabrication of three (3) replacement columns (Monoethers, Glycol and Monogoycol) using 253MA materials. All the welding was carried out employing the Submerged Arc
process.
1.3 PVC PLANT
In January 1983, we manufactured and delivered two (2) 110 tonne CorvicStorage Silos (5.5m DIA x 15m LONG), fabricated from 6.35thk the Aluminium (5082-H321), which were the
largest ever, aluminium silos delivered whollyas one unit to this site.
1.4 CHLORINE PLANT
In 1992, we designed and fabricated (to Class 1), several banks of chlorineCondensers utilising 6.0 meter lengths of 350NB Sch 100 pipe.
1.5 VCM PLANT
The installation of a Containment Vessel to AS1210-1982 CL, which is 20.5m long and 2m DIA, has a capacity of 50m3 and weighs 20 tonnes. Constructed from 16mm boiler plate to
AS1548-7-430R.
2.0 PERMUTIT-BOBY (Now - THAMES WATER)
In 1991, we fabricated six (6) filter vessels for power station water treatment plants.
3.0 WEST'S (AUSTRALIASIA) LIMITED
3.1 NAURU PHOSPHATE CORP. CENTRAL PACIFIC
PHOSPHATE CALCINATION PLANT
Fabrication and installation of high pressure steam service and fuel gas lines. The complete fabrication and installation of the 40 tonnes per hourFluid Bed Black Soil Drying Plant.Two
(2) Secondary Coolers fabricated with90-10 copper nickel tubes welded to 2RK65 stainless steel shell. Four (4)stainless steel Fluo Chambers, Calciners Combustion Chambers,
Cyclones,Wet Scrubbers, Duct work and Hoppers.
3.2 PIONEER CONCRETE MELBOURNE
Fluid Bed Sand Dryer. Incorporating a stainless steel Venturi Wet Scrubber.
4.0 LINDE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD For the ICI Ethylene Plant (Olefines II) at Botany NSW, we completed the design and fabrication of 36 pressure vessels, heat exchangers
for the project.
4.1 We have also manufactured for Linde Australia Pty Limited, all the pressure vessels for the Cryogenic Liquid Recovery Plant at the PRA Altona Refinery. Our contract entailed the
design and fabrication of the following vessels.
ITEM |
DIMENSIONS |
WEIGHT |
MATERIAL |
INLET SEPARATOR |
1211OD x 16PL |
1.86T |
AS1548-7-430R |
WATER SEPARATOR |
1211OD x 16PL |
1.86T |
AS1548-7-430R |
BLOW DOWN VESSEL |
1000OD x 5PL |
0.85T |
A240 TYPE 304S/S |
H.C.L. REACTOR |
1873OD x 22PL |
6.80T |
AS1548-7-430R |
DRYER (2 OFF) |
1873OD x 22PL |
6.80T |
AS1548-7-430R |
DEETHANISER COLUMN |
732OD x 16PL |
6.30T |
AS1548-7-430NL40 |
4.2
In 1987, we completed the manufacture of eleven (11) vessels for the A.G.L.Gas Recovery Plant at Kurnell NSW. Our contract was for the design and fabrication of the following
vessels.
ITEM |
DIMENSIONS |
WEIGHT |
MATERIAL |
D01 |
1524ID x 16THK |
2.574T |
AS1548-7-430R |
D02 |
1067ID x 25THK |
2.163T |
AS1548-7-430R |
D05 |
1061ID x 20THK |
2.488T |
AS1548-7-430R |
D09 |
914ID x 8THK |
0.900T |
AS1548-7-430R |
D10 |
1524ID x 12THK |
2.269T |
AS1548-7-430R |
D11 |
1588ID x 6THK |
2.172T |
ASTMA240 304S/S |
D301 |
1118ID x 10THK |
1.347T |
AS1548-7-430R |
A01A/B |
1524ID x 28THK |
6.236T |
AS1548-5-490A |
R01 |
1829ID x 28THK |
8.960T |
AS1548-5-490A |
D38 |
1067ID x 25THK |
2.900T |
AS1548-7-430R |
4.3
One of our recently completed projects for Linde was the design and manufacture of 13 pressure vessels and eight (8) heat exchangers for thenew Polythene Plant at ICI Botany.
5.0 PRA PTY LIMITED
5.1
In October 1986, we designed, fabricated and delivered to site, for their CLR Project, one CHD Deaerator Column (1219ID x 12PL x 12.5m LONG) with a weight of 7.1 tonne.
5.2
Late 1990 for the same plant we designed, fabricated from L.T. impact tested materials and delivered a De-ethaniser Tower 23m long x 1067ID, fully stress relieved, with trays installed.
6.0 EMAIL LIMITED
For this company we have standing orders for electric heater casings ranging in size from 80NB to 450NB in either carbon steel or stainless steel.
7.0 DAVY JOHN BROWN
In 1990, we designed, fabricated and delivered to the Ampol Refinery, Brisbane, 17 pressure vessels ranging from 300mm diameter up to 3400mm diameter by 12 meters long.
8.0 PEABODY HOLMES AUSTRALIA
In 1991, we designed and fabricated a horizontal air heater for Shell Geelong Oil Refinery service in carbon and stainless steel.
Late September 1993, we completed and delivered to Onslow WA three vessels complete with internals pertaining to the Griffin Onshore project for B.H.P.P. on behalf of Linde
(Australia)Pty Ltd.
Early November 1993, we completed the fabrication and delivery of vessels for Shell Refining Clyde NSW) P.T.P. Unit the contract for twelve (12) vessels comprised of specially
produced plate suitable for sour duties ranging from 16 to 32mm thick.
On the 14th February 1994, we delivered to Shell Refinery Clyde (for the C.C.U. Shutdown) Two (2) new exchangers, E169G and E169H. Scope of work for the two units was to design,
obtain Statutory Approval, fabricate, test and delivery to site.
E169G was fabricated from 7-460N material having a 410 S/S tube bundle. E169H was fabricated from imported CR/MO Plate with all wetted parts overlaid with 321 S/S. Both units
were fully stress relieved.The above price encompassed the supply of mating pipe spools and modifications to units E169A & F. Shell's Project Engineer was Mr Dennis Drentin.
By the end of November 1994, we had completed the refurbishment of a total of twelve (12) Transfer Line Exchangers for ICI Australia, which required developing of Weld Procedures
to weld CR/MO to Mo plates 66mm thick and each unit weighing 17.5 tonnes and internal welding of tube to tubesheet joints at the back of the tube plate by automatic orbital welding
process.
9.0 ICI BOTANY-ETHANE CONVERSION PROJECT
For Linde Australia we completed the design and manufacture well ahead of a very demanding schedule. Six heat exchangers, two of which where fabricated from ASTM A 203 GR E
(3.5% NI Steel)This material required development of specialised welding and fabrication procedures.
10.0 SHELL REFINING (AUSTRALIA) - CLYDE REFINERY
A new critical flow nozzle and A304 Cyclone Head fabricated working around the clock to avoid a shutdown to the CCU Plant was successfully completed during the Easter period (1995).
For this effort we received an acknowledgement letter of thanks for a job well done from Shell Project Group Engineer - Mr D. Drentin. Following we have designed and manufactured
two pumps storage tanks and replaced eight (8) heat exchanger tube bundles. E1305 Exchanger having the tube sheet overlay of monel metal 15mm THK at the gasket grooves.
11.0 AMPOL REFINING (BRISBANE)
a.This year we have completed replacement of several exchanger bundles.Redesigned and fabricated to latest AS1210 Code TEMA 'R'. Fabricated and delivered a replacement
fractionator Reflux Drum 7C-10 with the requirementthat the new vessel was to pick up all the existing pipes as no HOT work was allowed on site.
b. For the 1996 plant shutdown at Ampol-Caltex Kurnell, we have completed the replacement of 11 tube bundle consisting of replacement of over 6000 tubes. Retube of 'U' bundle 45E
800 B fully stress relieved and with replaced tubesheet and welded tubes was achieved in 10 days. Fin tubes, coming from W.A. and some from Victoria.To one bundle we installed spiral
flow devices.
12.0 MOBIL AUSTRALIA (ADELAIDE)
For Mobil Australia (Adelaide Refinery), we are manufacturing the Solvent Dehydrator Tower T-4010 over 26m LONG x 2134 ID in carbon steel. Two exchangers and A304 S/S
Accumulator Drum D3105.
13.0 BHP/KINETIC TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL (K.T.I) B.V. NETHERLANDS
November 1996 our recently completed work to design and manufacture of eight Heat Exchangers for B.H.P Gas Regeneration Plant to the Direct Reduced Iron Project Port Headland,
Western Australia.
14.0 AUSTRALIAN GOLD REAGENTS
Current work in progress are vessels for Shedden Uhde who are prime contractors for the duplication of the No: 2 Sodium Cyanide Plant at Australian Gold Reagents Kwinana Complex.
15.0 CENTAUR MINING & EXPLORATION
HP Condenser:
Material: Solid Titanium
16.0 ANACONDA NICKEL PROJECT MURRIN MURRIN WA
Design, fabricated, tested and delivered to site for Linde Australia
3 heat exchangers, 2 with bellows
Material: 321SS, 304LSS, 1 ¼ CR ½ MO
17.0 SHEDDEN-UHDE/BP REFINERY (KWINANA) WA
Design, fabricate, test and paint and deliver Feed Surge Drum F-4115
10950 long x 3500 dia x 25 thick Carbon Steel
Design: Full Vacuum + 600 kPa
18.0 WORLEY LTD/MOBIL REFINING AUSTRALIA
C4/C5 Separation Project
Stabiliser Column built in 2 sections
2713 dia x 40 thk and 1981 dia x 32 thk
Gross weight 69.1 tonnes
Suction drum, KO trap and twin exchangers
19.0 Shedden-UHDE / Incitec Ltd
Urea Granulation Plant Brisbane Qld
Condensers and fixed tubesheet evaporators fabricated in 316S/S and duplex SAF2205
20.0 Mobil Refining (Australia) P/L / Worley Ltd
Adelaide Refinery (SA)
7 replacement tube bundles. 5 fabricated in 316 S/S and 2 in SAF2205
Total number of tubes 6852
Total length of tubes 41km
21.0 Starch Australia
Immersed Rotary Tube Bundle
Note unique heating medium entry via shaft and external paddle arrangements required for the process.
22.0 Shell Refining (Aus) P/L Geelong Refinery (VIC)
Replacement mid section for high vacuum column.
Clad internally in ASTM A410. Fabricated in 3 sections complete with tray supports, downcomers and nozzles for in-situ installation.
23.0 Shell Refining (Aus) P/L Clyde Refinery (NSW)
Critical Flow Nozzle
24.0 Caltex Refining P/L Kurnell (NSW)
Replacement stabiliser column 1,220 & 1,524 dia x 21,161 long.
Side stream stripper column 1,220 dia x 14,200 long.
25.0 Stock ICM/Qenos Ethylene Liquefaction Port Botany
Design and fabrication of 3 kettle type exchangers. 8 off pressure vessels and a 20m high vent stack. Fabricated from ASTM A240 316 S/S ranging from 8mm to 20mm in thickness.
Exchanger tubes to ASTM A213 TP 316 seamless. Fully welded and light expanded to tubesheets.
26.0 Scientific Design for Manildra Glucose Upgrade
Person responsible - Jurek Nowak (ph) (02) 9484-8672
Design and approval fabricate, test and delivered.
7 items in ASTM a240 Gr 316L S/S comprising 25.4 Dia x 1.6 wall ASTM
A249 TP 316L S/S tubes 1st and 2nd Effect Film Heaters.
2 Separator Vessels
1 Pre Heater Exchanger
1 Condenser
1 Glucose Storage Heater
27.0 Huntsman - Botany Refinery
Person responsible - Guido Simonato (ph) (02) 9352-2371
Monoglycol Colum D-201 in 6THK ASTM A240 UNS S31803
Design, approval fabrication, test and delivery including design fabrication of
all access ladders and platform and internals.
28.0 Worley ABB Joint Venture for Esso Australia (Longford Gas Plant)
Person responsible - Nick Hey / H Gullapalli (ph) : (03) 9205-0535
Replacement of 8 tube bundles, floating heads and test rings in ASTM A240 UNS
S31803 with tubes, seal welded and expanded total welds 34560.
29.0 A.H. Lundberg Systems Ltd. (Canada) for Australian Paper Maryvale (Vic)
Person responsible - Cora Timothy (Canada) (ph): 0015 1 604 273 5204
Design obtain, Statutory Authority Approval, fabricate, test & deliver to site a
DNCG Cooler, Stripper Trim Condenser, DNCG Fibre Strainer and DNCG Mix
Tank Separator. All items fabricated with A240 316L s/s Plates & A249 TP 316L
Welded tubes.
30.0 Scientific Design for Nestle's Plant - Smithtown (NSW)
Person responsible - Jurek Nowak (ph): (02) 9484-8672
Design obtain, Statutory Authority Approval, fabricate, test & delivery an
800 Dia x 6000 long in A240 316L S/S material with 460 off 25.4 x 1.6 A249 TP 316L
Tubes Condenser & smaller After Condenser.
31.0 Albright & Wilson (Australia) Ltd.
Person responsible - Ross Rosales (ph) (02) 9757-0228
Re-designed, fabricate, test & delivered Replacement 1st S03 Cooler Comprising a S/S
bellow to the C/S shell 1 & 450 25.4 x 2.77 strength welded tubes to tubesheet joints.
32.0 Esso Longford Gas Plant
Design & fabrication of 2 S/S vessels
A. GPI flare KO drum GP1165
2000dia x 18m long 12 thick ASTM A240 316SS weight 15000kg
B. Closed drain flare KO boot GP1166
800 dia x 12m long 10 thick ASTM A240 316SS weight 4000kg
33.0 Caltex Philippines. Batangas Refinery
Various exchanger components
2 finned tube coolers
1 new designed exchanger 2E-58
Fabricated & delivered well ahead of schedule
34.0 Plenty Uniquip
Fabrication of exchangers for export to N.Z. & BHP W.A.
35.0 Shell Refining. Clyde Refinery
At present completing design & fabrication of 5 large exchangers for HDS Project
